39: Brett Blair: From Autopilot to Authentic

In this episode, Brett Blair discusses leaving his corporate job, divorce, goal setting, and what it takes to follow your passion.
 “One of the keys to being happy, healthy, and successful is to stay balanced and to commit to life long growth. Grow physically, mentally, spiritually… Break out of the cultural lie of trading time for money in a job you don’t like to one day retire and have fun.”– Brett Blair
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About Brett Blair

Brett Blair is a life coach, author, speaker, and business owner.  He is the founder of Coach Brett Blair, a life and leadership coaching and consulting firm and the author of “From Autopilot to Authentic,”.  I wanted to interview Brett because of his amazing story about transforming his own life from a leadership role in the corporate world to his more authentic life of a coach, recruiter and much more.
Brett also founded and leads Sanford Rose Associates – Blair Leadership Group, an executive search company. Prior to establishing his business in 2007, Brett earned an industrial engineering degree, an MBA, and enjoyed a 25-year corporate career in international business. Brett’s passion is helping people, and he has the real-world experience and practical perspectives from which to be able to coach professionals in a variety of industries and during all seasons of life. Brett has a unique perspective on personal growth and happiness, and is recognized for his ability to lead others to maximize their own potential through living a life of purpose, balance and significance. Brett is relentlessly optimistic, has strong faith in God, believes that the world is abundant, beautiful and full of new opportunities, and that each day brings the promise of renewal and a new beginning. Brett lives with his wife, Kim, in Durham, North Carolina.
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Brett Blair’s Life Purpose

• To help people who feel uninspired with what they’re doing by breaking them out of the “numb” feeling of trading time for money.

Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments

• After 25 years, Brett Blair woke up with an epiphany which lead him to quit his corporate job and start a business that was more aligned with his purpose.

Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose

• Brett Blair followed a path that other people wanted of him by becoming an engineer after high school. Having a career that did not follow his purpose put him “in a rut”, but motivated him to change his habits and help others to do the same. He connected with his purpose at the age of 45.
• Giving his time as a husband and father, Brett Blair began to neglect his own needs. This lead to his realization that putting himself first created a healthier, happier life for everyone.
• Brett Blair grew through receiving counseling during his divorce, and through coaching with Life Coach Thomas Hill.
• Volunteering at his church’s youth group.

Spiritual Belief

• Believes he is a infinite spiritual being who is living a short physical life here on Earth
• Non-demoninational Christian who believes that Jesus is his savior.
• “God is creator of everything. The universe is an infinite, good place with opportunity for everybody. Every person is a part of the universe and connected with one another. We are all part of God’s plan.”

Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice

• Set goals and write them down
• Be intentional with who you spend your time with
• Turn off television and read things that nurture spiritual knowledge (Read Brett Blair’s book, “From Autopilot to Authentic“)

Brett Blair’s Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth

“It’s never too late to make a change. I believe that the best way to be happy is to commit to personal growth. Focus on your habits and be honest with how you spend your time.”

Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode

• Brett Blair’s Website
• Brett Blair’s Book “From Autopilot to Authentic“
• Email at bblair@blairleadershipgroup.com
• Brett Blair’s Twitter (@CoachBrettBlair)
• Recommended Reads
  • “Change Your Thoughts- Change Your Life” by Wayne Dyer
  • “Unexpected Miracles: The Gift of Synchronicity and How to Open it” by David Richo

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